50 Cent shows solidarity with Washington Commanders' RB Brian Robinson as fellow gunshot survivor

For Brian Robinson, Sunday was a celebration. The Washington Commanders rookie running back exited the tunnel at FedEx Field for the first time since he was shot during an attempted robbery. The team played the instrumental to 50 Cent's "Many Men" for Robinson's return to the field six weeks after having surgery for two gunshot wounds.

50 Cent took notice after the moment went viral on social media.

"That (expletive) ain’t stop nothing," the rapper posted on Instagram alongside video of the moment with superimposed lyrics, "when God has bigger plans it’s just a bump in the road. @b.robinson_4 right back in action."

Robinson shared the post on his Instagram story with a series of exclamation points.

One viral tweet that highlighted the song introducing Robinson was posted by Chris Butler, a lifelong Commanders fan and first-year season ticket holder. Butler said he anticipated Robinson's return in Week 5 before it was announced and made sure he was in his seat ready to go.

"There was no way I was going to miss that game," he told USA TODAY Sports.

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On game day, as players began appearing on the field, Butler noticed No.8 wasn't there. Then five bass kicks went off, and Butler knew the iconic song right away.

"When I heard it, I lost it," he said.

The crowd was a good split between Commanders and Tennessee Titans fans, Butler said, but "the people who were there and heard it and knew what was going on, it was special."

50 Cent, whose name is Curtis Jackson III, wasn't just showing solidarity with Robinson because of the song. In 2000, Jackson was shot nine times when he was sitting in a friend's car. That event significantly impacted his life and helped him create a narrative of resilience throughout his music career.

He's referenced the shooting many times, but "Many Men" is known as one of his major reflections on the incident. Among the lyrics are "Sunny days wouldn't be special if it wasn't for rain/Joy wouldn't feel so good if it wasn't for pain." He also is a football fan, was a surprise guest at the Super Bowl 56 halftime show and recently announced a partnership with the Houston Texans.

The Commanders (1-4) lost Sunday's game 21-17. While Washington fans are patiently waiting for a win on the field, Robinson's return provided a special moment of triumph that transcends it all.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 50 Cent shouts out Brian Robinson after Commanders play 'Many Men'